The Slate - The Party of WalesBlogs by Plaid Cymru representatives and members covering a wide range of issues.http://www.partyof.wales/llechen_slate
WASPI women need justice<p><img src="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/plaid2016/pages/7891/attachments/original/1553017448/waspi_pembrokeshire.JPG?1553017448" alt="waspi_pembrokeshire.JPG" width="4608" height="3456"></p>
<p>The WASPI campaign deserves a great deal of credit for drawing attention to an injustice not many would have been aware of.</p>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:00:43 +0000Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/waspi_women_need_justice
Top tips for leading as a woman<p><img src="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/plaid2016/pages/7852/attachments/original/1551977726/download.jpg?1551977726" alt="download.jpg" width="1000" height="840"></p>
<p>“A leader is best when people barely know they exist. When their work is done, their aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”</p>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:56:00 +0000Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/top_tips_for_leading_as_a_woman
Time is running out to solve the funding crisis facing Wales' schools<p><strong><img src="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/plaid2016/pages/7851/attachments/original/1551973979/blur-child-close-up-256468.jpg?1551973979" alt="blur-child-close-up-256468.jpg" width="3888" height="2592"></strong></p>
<p><strong>Time is running out to solve the funding crisis facing Wales' schools says shadow minister for education, Sian Gwenllian.</strong></p>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:53:53 +0000Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/wales_schools_are_in_a_funding_crisis_sian_gwenllian
I will give all I have for Steffan’s sake<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7767/attachments/original/1550161247/DelythPC.jpg?1550161247" alt="" width="1892" height="852"></p>
<p><em>Article by Delyth Jewell AM that first appeared in the Western Mail on 12/2/19</em></p>
<p>It has been an honour for me to take my seat this week in the National Assembly as Plaid Cymru AM for South Wales East. Over the coming weeks and months, I’m looking forward to getting to know constituents from across the region, and travelling around this beautiful, bustling corner of our country. I was born in Caerphilly Miners Hospital, I grew up in Ystrad Mynach, and I went to school in Bargoed. I now live in Quakers Yard, so I’m south east through and through.</p>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:55:00 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/allihave
Labour has lost its moral compass - Llyr Gruffydd AM<p><strong><em><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7267/attachments/original/1526475067/lebah.jpg?1526475067" alt="lebah.jpg"></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Once upon a time Labour in Wales used to keep the rest of UK Labour honest.</em></strong></p>Wed, 16 May 2018 13:51:27 +0100Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/labour_has_lost_its_moral_compass
Today Labour must decide: does it stand up for Westminster or Wales?<p><em><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7260/attachments/original/1526378811/2016_LW6.jpg?1526378811" alt="2016_LW6.jpg" width="1208" height="674"></em></p>
<p><em>This article by <strong>Plaid Cymru Leader Leanne Wood</strong> first appeared in the Times on 15th May 2018</em></p>
<p>It is difficult to find any real benefits to exiting the European Union. Increased barriers to trade, soaring cost of living and fewer opportunities for future generations all spring to mind. One glimmer of hope dangled in front of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland was that more powers would come our way.</p>Tue, 15 May 2018 11:07:18 +0100Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/westminsterorwales
Leanne Wood's Speech on the EU Withdrawal Bill<p> </p>
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<h5><em><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Leanne Wood's speech from the Welsh Assembly ahead of a vote on whether to accept the Labour Welsh Government's deal with the Westminster Tory government which will see them take control over 26 fields of devolved policy areas</span></span></em></h5>
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<div><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-size: large;">We have heard the Orwellian doublespeak used by this Government to justify its capitulation.</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-size: large;">The accusation you have levelled against us was one of flag waving nationalists. At least ours is not the white flag of surrender.</span></span></span></div>Wed, 02 May 2018 17:38:00 +0100Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/withdrawalspeech
Llyr Gruffydd: School uniform grant cut is 'mean-spirited' <p><strong><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7225/attachments/original/1524825593/composition-creativity-desk-207756.jpg?1524825593" alt="composition-creativity-desk-207756.jpg" width="4608" height="3456"></strong></p>
<p><strong>Llyr Gruffydd AM reflects on the cut to the school uniform grant by the Welsh Government and the consequences that will bring for families already struggling to make ends meet.</strong></p>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:40:34 +0100Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/school_uniform_grant_cut
Leanne Wood's speech on the Syria crisis<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7199/attachments/original/1524132512/Leanne_Wood_2017.jpg?1524132512" alt="Leanne_Wood_2017.jpg"></p>
<p><strong>Leanne Wood delivered an impassioned speech yesterday during the National Assembly debate on UK military intervention in Syria - and Welsh Labour leader Carwyn Jones' support for it. Here it is in full.</strong></p>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:12:00 +0100Fflur Arwelhttp://www.partyof.wales/leanne_wood_syria_crisis_speech
Why the law must change to stop harassment through the courts<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/7003/attachments/original/1513093260/LSR_conf_3.jpg?1513093260" alt="LSR_conf_3.jpg" /></p>
<p>Richard (not his real name), has been a victim of stalking for more than six years. His stalker repeatedly brings baseless, vexatious claims against him in the civil court. Richard has to represent himself because of a lack of funds. Although his stalker is subject to a restraining order, he is allowed to cross-examine Richard in the civil courts and abuse him further.</p>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:42:56 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/abusebill
'Ensuring a Vibrant Future for Welsh Farming' - Simon Thomas<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/6916/attachments/original/1511192452/Simon_Thomas.jpg?1511192452" alt="Simon_Thomas.jpg" /></p>
<p>Farming, and the sustainable stewardship of the countryside it provides, is an essential building block of an independent Wales.</p>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:44:00 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/simonffermio
Holding Labour's Feet to the Fire for a Fairer Wales<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/6704/attachments/original/1506941482/AdamPrice2.jpg?1506941482" alt="AdamPrice2.jpg" /></p>
<p>This year, a range of communities placed their trust in Plaid Cymru at the ballot box. From north to south, and east to west, we have put down roots in parts of the country, giving us a platform on which to build a Wales of ambition and of justice. This week, we again demonstrate that we can hold the Labour Government to account, whilst negotiating for concrete gains to improve the nation.</p>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:47:00 +0100Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/2017budget
Leanne Wood: We no longer live in a one-parliament state<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/2800/attachments/original/1505032603/Leanne.jpg?1505032603" alt="Leanne.jpg" /></p>
<p><em>Leanne Wood writes for the Sunday Times Red Box on why Plaid Cymru opposes the UK Government's EU Withdrawal Bill.</em></p>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:36:00 +0100Elin Angharad Robertshttp://www.partyof.wales/diddymu_withdrawal
My journey to Westminster - Ben Lake MP<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/2760/attachments/original/1502894627/BL.jpg?1502894627" alt="BL.jpg" /></p>
<p><em>Ben Lake writes about his first few weeks in Westminster as Ceredigion's new Member of Parliament.</em></p>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:43:00 +0100Elin Angharad Robertshttp://www.partyof.wales/benlake
Money-back bottles a solution as plastics polluting our seas<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/2752/attachments/original/1502389615/Simon_Thomas.jpg?1502389615" alt="Simon_Thomas.jpg" /></p>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:25:00 +0100Elin Angharad Robertshttp://www.partyof.wales/poteli_plastic
Ben Lake MP's Maiden Speech<p>Diolch, Madame Speaker, for affording me the opportunity to make my maiden speech this afternoon, and in particular the honourable members for Glasgow North East and Bedford, who both made excellent maiden speeches.</p>
<p>Indeed, they set an exacting standard with their speeches, they spoke from the heart, and I have no doubt that they will be a credit to their party, their constituencies and this House.</p>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:47:00 +0100Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/benlakespeech
Plaid Cymru will fight for the £1.7bn we deserve<p><em>Liz Saville Roberts writes for the Sunday Times on the Tory-DUP deal and what it means for Wales.</em></p>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 12:09:00 +0100Elin Angharad Robertshttp://www.partyof.wales/dup_deal
Plaid Cymru’s vision for thriving agriculture sector in Wales after Brexit<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/1252/attachments/original/1490098762/00_Simon_Thomas_AC.jpg?1490098762" alt="00_Simon_Thomas_AC.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>By Plaid Cymru's Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Simon Thomas AM</strong></p>
<p>Agriculture would face the biggest impact of leaving the European Union according to research by the NFU, for every £1 invested in farm support in the UK, farming delivers £7.40 back to the economy.</p>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:23:00 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/futureagri
'Plaid Cymru's Reasons for Joint-Authoring the Brexit White Paper' by Leanne Wood<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/1100/attachments/original/1485168392/2016_LW_3.JPG?1485168392" alt="2016_LW_3.JPG" /></p>
<p>Theresa May’s speech last week has outlined why more than ever, it is imperative that Plaid Cymru defends and stands up for the Welsh national interest.</p>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:07:16 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/papurgwynbrexitwhitepaper
'Think positive: New Year can only get better….can’t it?' - Dafydd Wigley<p><img src="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/plaid2016/pages/1041/attachments/original/1482952531/wigley_llai.jpg?1482952531" alt="wigley_llai.jpg" /></p>
<p>I don’t remember a new year when so many people have uttered heart-felt sighs of relief as they bid good-riddance to the passing year.</p>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:00:01 +0000Math Wiliamhttp://www.partyof.wales/newyear